Rodeo Austin kicks off March 14-28, 2026, continuing the Texas Swing of rodeos.
Rodeo Austin traces its roots back to 1938 when it was first established as the Travis County Youth Show. Over the years, it evolved into a prominent event celebrating Texas’ rich cowboy heritage and agricultural traditions. In 1989, it officially adopted the name “Rodeo Austin” and expanded its offerings to include professional rodeo competitions alongside livestock shows, concerts, and other entertainment.
Here’s everything you need to know about Rodeo Austin to stay in the loop.
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2026 Rodeo Austin team roping results
First round leaders
1. James Arviso/Rance Doyal, 3.2 seconds; 2. (tie) Luke Brown/Buddy Hawkins II, Cody Carter/Blake Bentley and Andrew Ward/Jake Long, 3.7 each; 5. Cash Duty/Jake Edwards, 3.8; 6. (tie) Korbin Rice/Cooper Freeman and Clint Summers/Jade Corkill, 3.9 each.
Second round leaders
1. (tie) Lightning Aguilera/Wyatt Cox and Tanner Tomlinson/Coleby Payne, 3.5 seconds each; 3. (tie) Mason Appleton/Sid Sporer, McCray Profili/Ty Arnold, Clint Summers/Jade Corkill and Marcus Theriot/Chase Graves, 4.0 each.
Average leaders
1. Tanner Tomlinson/Coleby Payne, 7.5 seconds on two head; 2. Clint Summers/Jade Corkill, 7.9; 3. Coy Rahlmann/Logan Medlin, 8.1; 4. Korbin Rice/Cooper Freeman, 8.2; 5. Cash Duty/Jake Edwards, 8.4; 6. Wyatt Bray/Cashton Weid Weidenbener, 8.6.
2026 Rodeo Austin Format
The team roping at Rodeo Austin is two back-to-back go rounds with nine contestants in each performance. The top 12 in the average will advance to the finals March 28.
2026 Rodeo Austin Payout
The team roping at Rodeo Austin has a purse of $128,000 ($64,000 both ends).
2026 Rodeo Austin Concert Lineup
- March 13: Eli Young Band
- March 14: 49 Winchester
- March 15: La Original Banda El Limón
- March 16: Hudson Westbrook
- March 17: Shane Smith & The Saints
- March 18: Midland
- March 19: Anne Wilson
- March 20: William Clark Green
- March 21: Randall King
- March 22: Los Invasores de Nuevo León
- March 23: Diamond Rio
- March 24: Clint Black
- March 25: Wyatt Flores
- March 26: Flatland Cavalry
- March 27: Tanya Tucker
- March 28: Aaron Watson
